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HHS unveils program to address homelessness and addiction, part of a set of new initiatives
Read full article: HHS unveils program to address homelessness and addiction, part of a set of new initiativesHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says his department will devote $100 million toward a pilot program addressing homelessness and substance abuse in eight cities.
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitians
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for HaitiansA federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary protections that have allowed roughly 350,000 Haitians to live and work in the United States.
Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress vote
Read full article: Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress voteFormer President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are agreeing to testify in a House investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Justice Department says it’s taken down Epstein-related files that may have had victim information
Read full article: Justice Department says it’s taken down Epstein-related files that may have had victim informationThe Justice Department says it has taken down several thousand documents and “media” that may have inadvertently included victim-identifying information after lawyers for disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein's victims complained of insufficient redactions.
Tragedy off America's oldest seaport claims 7 lives as fishing boat sinks in frigid waters
Read full article: Tragedy off America's oldest seaport claims 7 lives as fishing boat sinks in frigid watersU.S. Coast Guard officials say they have launched a formal investigation into the sinking of a commercial fishing vessel off Gloucester, Massachusetts, that resulted in seven deaths.
Father of 5-year-old detained in Minnesota disputes government assertion he abandoned the boy
Read full article: Father of 5-year-old detained in Minnesota disputes government assertion he abandoned the boyThe father of a 5-year-old boy detained by immigration officers in Texas denies abandoning his son.
NASA hit by fuel leaks during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronauts
Read full article: NASA hit by fuel leaks during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronautsNASA has run into exasperating fuel leaks in a make-or-break test of the moon rocket that's supposed to send astronauts on a lunar fly-around.
Trump plans to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop buying Russian oil
Read full article: Trump plans to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop buying Russian oilPresident Donald Trump says he plans to lower tariffs on goods from India to 18%, from 25%, after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil.
Planned Parenthood drops lawsuit against Trump administration's Medicaid cuts
Read full article: Planned Parenthood drops lawsuit against Trump administration's Medicaid cutsPlanned Parenthood has dropped its legal challenge against the Trump administration's decision to cut off Medicaid funding to its abortion providers.
US Attorney General Pam Bondi announces 2 more arrests in the St. Paul church protest
Read full article: US Attorney General Pam Bondi announces 2 more arrests in the St. Paul church protestU.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced two more arrests in the protest at a church in Minnesota against the immigration enforcement crackdown.
'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie's mother is missing in Arizona and authorities suspect crime
Read full article: 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie's mother is missing in Arizona and authorities suspect crimeAn Arizona sheriff says the disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie over the weekend is being investigated as a crime based on what authorities saw at her home.
The Latest: Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter
Read full article: The Latest: Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winterPunxsutawney Phil, the legendary groundhog that lives in a tree stump in rural Pennsylvania, has issued the most highly anticipated weather forecast of the season: six more weeks of winter.
Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather
Read full article: Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weatherPunxsutawney Phil’s handlers say he’s seen his shadow and is therefore predicting six more weeks of winter weather.
Man sentenced to 4 years in prison for throwing Molotov cocktail during LA immigration protest
Read full article: Man sentenced to 4 years in prison for throwing Molotov cocktail during LA immigration protestA 23-year-old man was sentenced to four years in federal prison after admitting he hurled a Molotov cocktail at Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies during protests against immigration raids across the region last spring.
Police officer killed, another seriously wounded in hotel room shootout in Georgia
Read full article: Police officer killed, another seriously wounded in hotel room shootout in GeorgiaAuthorities say a police officer has been killed and another seriously wounded in a shootout at a suburban Atlanta hotel.
‘Melania,’ panned by some film critics, opens with strong ticket sales for a documentary
Read full article: ‘Melania,’ panned by some film critics, opens with strong ticket sales for a documentaryPromoted by President Donald Trump as “a must watch,” the Melania Trump documentary “Melania” debuted with a better-than-expected $7 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
More frigid temperatures expected in much of US after a weekend of heavy snow
Read full article: More frigid temperatures expected in much of US after a weekend of heavy snowForecasters warned that dangerous extra-cold conditions will persist for a huge swath of the U.S. from the Gulf Coast into New England.
5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas
Read full article: 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in TexasFive-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have returned to Minnesota after being released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Collar cams offer a bear's eye view into the lives of grizzlies on Alaska's desolate North Slope
Read full article: Collar cams offer a bear's eye view into the lives of grizzlies on Alaska's desolate North SlopeResearchers at Washington State University and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are using collar cams to study a remote population of grizzly bears on Alaska's North Slope.
Undercover investigation of Meta heads to trial in New Mexico in first stand-alone case by state
Read full article: Undercover investigation of Meta heads to trial in New Mexico in first stand-alone case by stateThe first stand-alone trial from state prosecutors in a stream of lawsuits against Meta is getting underway in New Mexico.
Right-wing influencers target Somali child care centers after viral Minneapolis video
Read full article: Right-wing influencers target Somali child care centers after viral Minneapolis videoA video alleging fraud in Somali-run child care centers in Minneapolis has drawn attention throughout the United States.
Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources
Read full article: Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resourcesDespite proclaiming last February as National Black History Month, President Donald Trump's second term has been marked by what critics say are attacks on Black history in the United States.
NASA begins a practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in more than 50 years
Read full article: NASA begins a practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in more than 50 yearsNASA has begun a two-day practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in 53 years.
New Epstein files include emails between LA Olympics leader Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell
Read full article: New Epstein files include emails between LA Olympics leader Wasserman and Ghislaine MaxwellThe latest collection of government files released on Jeffrey Epstein include emails from 2003 between Casey Wasserman, the head of the Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, and Epstein’s one-time partner, Ghislaine Maxwell.
From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who’s who of powerful people named in Epstein files
Read full article: From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who’s who of powerful people named in Epstein filesProminent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so
Read full article: Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do soPresident Donald Trump says he's instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests in Democratic-led cities unless local authorities request federal help.
Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his dad released from ICE detention
Read full article: Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his dad released from ICE detentionA judge has ordered the U.S. to release a father and 5-year-old son who were taken into custody during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperate
Read full article: Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperateNewly released files on Jeffrey Epstein have prompted the resignation of a top official in Slovakia and revived calls in Britain for a former prince to cooperate with authorities.
Judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota as a lawsuit proceeds
Read full article: Judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota as a lawsuit proceedsA federal judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota and the Twin Cities as a lawsuit over it proceeds.
As officials disparage Pretti and Good, families of Black people killed by police have déjà vu
Read full article: As officials disparage Pretti and Good, families of Black people killed by police have déjà vuThe shooting deaths of white protesters Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis have followed a playbook that is painfully familiar to Black Americans.
The Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growth
Read full article: The Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growthNorth Carolina and South Carolina have become two hot spots for growth in the United States.
Punxsutawney Phil prepares to issue his Groundhog Day weather verdict from Gobbler's Knob
Read full article: Punxsutawney Phil prepares to issue his Groundhog Day weather verdict from Gobbler's KnobPunxsutawney Phil is set to deliver his annual weather forecast and predict either six more weeks of winter or an early spring.
Gone are the days of the $1 buffet in Las Vegas. Now $175 buffets offer luxury dining
Read full article: Gone are the days of the $1 buffet in Las Vegas. Now $175 buffets offer luxury diningLas Vegas buffets have evolved from $1 all-you-can-eat cold cuts to $175 limitless lobster and caviar.
Snow hits the Carolinas as low temps compound power outage woes elsewhere from last weekend's ice
Read full article: Snow hits the Carolinas as low temps compound power outage woes elsewhere from last weekend's iceA “bomb cyclone” that brings heavy snow to parts of the Carolinas and ushers in frigid temperature to much of East Coast Saturday is likely to persist into Sunday.
Judge calls Justice Department's statements on slavery exhibit display 'dangerous' and 'horrifying'
Read full article: Judge calls Justice Department's statements on slavery exhibit display 'dangerous' and 'horrifying'A federal judge warned Justice Department lawyers that they were making “dangerous" and “horrifying” statements when they said the Trump Administration can decide what part of history to display at National Park Service sites.
Coast Guard suspends search for people missing from fishing vessel that sank off Massachusetts
Read full article: Coast Guard suspends search for people missing from fishing vessel that sank off MassachusettsThe U.S. Coast Guard has announced that the search for survivors on a commercial fishing vessel that sank off the coast of Massachusetts with seven aboard has been suspended.
Trump announces upcoming IndyCar race through Washington's streets — including Pennsylvania Avenue
Read full article: Trump announces upcoming IndyCar race through Washington's streets — including Pennsylvania AvenuePresident Donald Trump has announced an IndyCar race will be held through the streets of Washington as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
Arab allies urge restraint from US and Iran as Trump demands deal on nuclear program
Read full article: Arab allies urge restraint from US and Iran as Trump demands deal on nuclear programU.S. allies and partners in the Middle East again are urging restraint from both the United States and Iran as the Trump administration warns of a possible strike and builds up its military presence in the region.
The Latest: Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files
Read full article: The Latest: Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein filesThe Justice Department has released over 3 million pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the killing of Alex Pretti
Read full article: The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the killing of Alex PrettiDeputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed by Border Patrol officers.
Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files
Read full article: Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein filesThe release of many more records from Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein is revealing more about what investigators knew of his sexual abuse of young girls and his interactions with the rich and powerful such as Donald Trump and Bill Clinton.
Judge bars federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione
Read full article: Judge bars federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty against Luigi MangioneA federal judge says federal prosecutors can’t seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Judge refuses to release a man charged with planting pipe bombs on the eve of the Capitol riot
Read full article: Judge refuses to release a man charged with planting pipe bombs on the eve of the Capitol riotA federal judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with placing two pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of a mob’s Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site
Read full article: NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch siteNASA has delayed astronauts' upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site.
Protesters close schools and stores during a nationwide strike against Trump's immigration policies
Read full article: Protesters close schools and stores during a nationwide strike against Trump's immigration policiesProtesters across the U.S. shut down schools and stores during a nationwide strike to oppose the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.
Journalist Don Lemon charged with federal civil rights crimes after covering anti-ICE church protest
Read full article: Journalist Don Lemon charged with federal civil rights crimes after covering anti-ICE church protestJournalist Don Lemon has been released from custody after being charged with federal civil rights crimes in connection with an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted services at a Minnesota church.
The Latest: DOJ opens a federal civil rights probe into Alex Pretti’s death in Minneapolis
Read full article: The Latest: DOJ opens a federal civil rights probe into Alex Pretti’s death in MinneapolisThe Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed Saturday by Border Patrol officers, according to federal officials.
Polygamous sect's sway has dwindled in twin towns on Arizona-Utah line. Residents enjoy new freedoms
Read full article: Polygamous sect's sway has dwindled in twin towns on Arizona-Utah line. Residents enjoy new freedomsTwo neighboring towns on the Arizona-Utah border that once served as a haven for a polygamous religious sect have entered a new era.
Trump's choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world's most influential central bank
Read full article: Trump's choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world's most influential central bankPresident Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve could bring about sweeping changes at a central bank that dominates the global economy and markets like no other.
Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the US
Read full article: Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the USMassive blankets of snow and ice are expected in parts of the U.S. this weekend, with frost and snow flurries possible in Florida.